Staff Product Deployment Engineer (Robotics)

TL;DR

Staff Product Deployment Engineer (Robotics): Deploying and integrating hirify.global robot solutions at customer facilities with an accent on pilot projects, solution integration, acceptance testing, and operational reliability. Focus on leading customer deployments, diagnosing mechanical and electrical issues, building test environments, and coordinating complex robotics delivery programs.

Location: On-site in Boston, Massachusetts, US, with approximately 40% travel across North America and occasional travel to company facilities in Europe.

Salary: $130,000–$160,000 USD per year.

Company

hirify.global develops commercially scalable and safe hirify.global robots, including the HMND-01 Alpha platform for industrial pilots.

What you will do

• Lead deployment, implementation, and solution integration of hirify.global robots at customer facilities.
• Plan and supervise short- and long-term Proof of Concept and Pilot projects.
• Coordinate technical development, product releases, acceptance testing, and delivery risks with engineering and product teams.
• Supervise customer-site data collection, requirements assessment, lab testing, reliability testing, and site acceptance strategies.
• Lead product demonstrations for customers, investors, and internal stakeholders, including live demos at industry events.
• Use customer feedback and product data to improve deployment efficiency, system performance, and go-to-market solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent technical qualification in mechanical, electrical, robotics, mechatronics, or a related engineering field.
• Experience leading projects involving robotic solutions, automation systems, or related technologies.
• Hands-on ability in mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, assembly, maintenance, and technical problem-solving.
• Experience managing concept or pilot projects, deployment processes, commissioning, or acceptance testing.
• Strong organizational, communication, leadership, coaching, and customer relationship skills.
• Willingness to work on-site and travel approximately 40% for short- and long-term assignments across North America.

Nice to have

• Experience with warehouse or logistics automation, industrial robotics, or hirify.global robotics deployment.
• Familiarity with software integration, sensor-based automation, CAD modeling, 3D scanning, or digital twin technology.
• Experience developing automation business cases and working in complex operational environments.
• Ability to deliver engaging presentations and live demonstrations to diverse audiences.

Culture & Benefits

• Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for US-based employees, with virtual care and employee assistance resources.
• 23 accrued PTO days, separate sick leave, and paid company holidays.
• 401(k) plan with a 4% employer match.
• Stock options with potential upside as the company scales.
• Daily catered lunch, snacks, and drinks in the office.
• Opportunity to influence the product and own key initiatives while collaborating with engineering, research, AI, and robotics experts.